Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Our 2020-21 charges are as follows:
Tuition: $57,400
Room: $8,275
Board: $6,815
Student Activities Fee: $400
Health & Wellness Fee: $360
Technology Fee: $490

Books, supplies, travel and other personal expenses are not included in the above costs.

At Hobart and William Smith, we understand that college is an expensive endeavor. That's why we offer substantial scholarships and grants to students who are likely to thrive on our campus. Activists, artists, community leaders, innovators, performers, scientists and academic all-stars are celebrated for the good work and dedication leading up to their application to HWS. Ranging from $5,000 -$35,000 per year, potential scholars should submit a scholarship application alongside their application for admission.

HWS requires all students who wish to apply for need-based financial aid to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, prospective students who wish to apply for HWS grant aid must file the CSS PROFILE application.

Our location on the shores of Seneca Lake allows you to put your education into action. The lake becomes a laboratory, the city of Geneva is a partner in studying and creating change, and major historical landmarks that shaped our nation are within a short driving distance. Your experience will be amplified through community service, research, study abroad, athletics and leadership training. With more than 100 student clubs to join, you can continue the activities you already enjoy and discover new ones. In the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, you'll not only have unique opportunities in and out of the classroom, you'll also have a stunning backdrop for your college years.

Campus facilities include more than 85 student residences, 48 classroom and administrative buildings, library, dining hall, three cafés, pub, two gymnasia, sport and recreation center, performing arts center, numerous athletics fields, several computer labs, studio arts center, intercultural center, chapel, career center, infirmary, student activities center, bookstore, radio station, and boathouse with docking facilities. A few facilities that enhance the academic experience at HWS in a unique way are highlighted below.

The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship
Classrooms, discussion spaces, workspaces and meeting spaces in downtown Geneva allow students to develop entrepreneurial ideas in a setting where there can be increased community partnerships.

Centennial Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Regardless of a student's academic interests, the Centennial Center prepares leaders and entrepreneurs to drive innovation. Among other programs, the Centennial Center is host to annual Hackathons, pitch competitions and idea accelerators.

Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL)
CCESL provides opportunities for learning through service that results in civically engaged students and graduates who are active, global citizens.

Center for Global Education (CGE)
CGE provides students with academically challenging off-campus study experiences that foster an in-depth understanding of another culture(s) and encourages global citizenship.

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
CTL helps students realize their academic potential through academic enrichment and support as well as disability services.

Finger Lakes Institute (FLI)
FLI is dedicated to the promotion of environmental research and education about the Finger Lakes and surrounding environments. Through summer research and intern positions, students gain valuable experience in the aquatic sciences.

Fisher Center for Gender and Justice
The Fisher Center brings together faculty, students and experts in gender-related fields in the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences to foster mutual understanding and social justice in contemporary society.

Intercultural Affairs Center (IC)
The IC is a welcoming space that fosters an environment of student support and encourages students' personal growth, academic success and leadership skills. Programs and collaborative initiatives broaden cross-cultural understanding; foster an appreciation for diversity, inclusion and social justice; and strengthen community bonds.

Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education
Through a detailed career preparation program, a robust alum and parent network and a guaranteed internship or research opportunity, students determine their personal path to a meaningful career.

Trias Residency for Writers
Distinguished poets and fiction writers join the HWS community, mentoring students, hosting readings and workshops and creating new work on the shores of Seneca Lake.

The William Scandling
Hobart and William Smith's steel hulled, 65-foot scientific research vessel provides student and faculty classroom and research activities. Used regularly by biology, geoscience and chemistry students, the vessel is fully equipped for sediment, water and biota studies.

Through the nationally ranked global education program, more than 60% of Hobart and William Smith students study abroad before they graduate. Our Center for Global Education provides opportunities to participate in faculty-led programs, internships and community service on six continents through its more than 50 extraordinary programs. Whether it is interning with an organization in Vietnam, studying Spanish and living with a host family in Spain, or conducting fieldwork on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, such experiences complement and enhance the on-campus academic program.

Through the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, students attend networking trips across the country. Trips are offered during winter and spring breaks and allow students to take a deep dive into a particular industry, learning more about career opportunities and how to prepare for them. Past programs include Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., Week on Wall Street in New York City, L.A. Media and Entertainment, and NYC Advertising/PR Day.